Signs Of Cardiomyopathy
Health Encyclopedia: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - peripartum
Treatment
Hospitalization may be required until
This may include taking extreme measures such as using an aortic counterpulsation balloon (balloon pump), immunosuppressive therapy (such as that used to treat cancer or prevent rejection of a transplanted o...
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Health Guide
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities.... Read more »Chagas disease
American trypanosomiasis Symptoms History of exposure in an area where Chagas disease is known to occur Swollen red area at site of... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »Dilated cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - dilated Symptoms Swelling of feet and ankles Swelling of the abdomen Pronounced neck veins ... Read more »Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - restrictive; Infiltrative cardiomyopathy Symptoms Excessive tiredness (fatigue) Swelling of the feet and ankles... Read more »Images
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